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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2013 9:12:09 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2013 9:15:33 GMT
Sunglasses an option?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2013 9:17:11 GMT
I just picked up a helmet in decathlon when I got my bike, was Β£15 and looks similar to that one but in blue - visor and all.
But then I also have a saddle bag, breaking all the rules here.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2013 9:31:17 GMT
I already wear them and on their own it's not enough I just picked up a helmet in decathlon when I got my bike, was Β£15 and looks similar to that one but in blue - visor and all. But then I also have a saddle bag, breaking all the rules here. Saddle bag here too, plus the original pedals. Gawd knows how many other rules I'm breaking too. The Giro helmet I linked looks quite like a road helmet without the visor so I guess I can always take the visor off and just attach it when it's sunny. But just keep this between you and me harley.
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Post by Whitestar1 on Aug 6, 2013 10:02:40 GMT
Who cares about the rules? It's your money and your ride. Do whats comfortable for you mate!
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Post by goffski on Aug 6, 2013 10:35:40 GMT
Maybe a cap for under the helmet?
I know what you're saying about sensitive eyes, i have to wear sun glasses pretty much all the time. Glasses are enough for me on their own but as the sun get lower later on in the year might well need to be wearing a cap again.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2013 12:17:24 GMT
Agree with Whitestar1 although if i recall, someone said before that the visor can cause vision problems when in the drops? That could be a lot of nonsense but maybe something to consider.
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Post by bobcollege on Aug 6, 2013 12:27:18 GMT
I already wear them and on their own it's not enough Out of curiosity are they cycling or sports sunglasses? Is the sunlight coming in from above the rims or arent the lenses dark enough?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2013 12:45:28 GMT
Visors is a definite rule breaker! A good pair of sunglasses will do the job. Remember you get different polarisation strengths. I got 5 quid ones from Aldi and they are superb.
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Post by Radchenister on Aug 6, 2013 13:09:32 GMT
I use these, wide wrap around glasses, helmet is supposed to be angled forward to work properly anyway, so no light gets in if you don't want it to; they're also good in wind / cold as they stop eyes watering. Mine are 10 or 12 years old (can't remember exactly how many), bought a replacement nose piece recently, otherwise wearing well - been on the dark lenses recently, except for Sunday when on the yellow as it was really overcast, I mainly use the yellow in winter but do use the clear if it's a really dark day / dusk / night: www.singletrackbikes.co.uk/m4b19s348p381/BLOC_Stealth_Sunglasses_Optical_Insert_With_Brown/RS_GB?gclid=CLTByeTw6LgCFaKWtAodHgUAmQIf you must have a peak, then a cycling cap under your helmet is usually the way.
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Post by baz on Aug 6, 2013 13:35:26 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2013 15:03:49 GMT
When I say I wear sunglasses, they're actually just photochromic normal prescription glasses. There have been a few threads about prescription sunglasses or alternatives, none of them that good and all pretty expensive.
Don't like the idea of a cap Rad. Wouldn't that look even worse than a visor? Maybe just having a road helmet angled forward like you mention will be enough.
Have to say my instincts are more along the lines of Whitestar1. The main reason I want a new helmet is because I'm thinking of joining a club. I normally ride with a friend but I did a guest ride with the club and riding in a group was really good - quite a few poseurs though.
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Post by bobcollege on Aug 6, 2013 15:24:47 GMT
If you wear normal presciption sunglasses then don't you find yourself looking over the top of your rims? This is what made me ditch my presciption glasses, reactions lenses in my case, and go for proper prescription cycling glasses.
think you have limited options.
1: Contacts and cycling glasses (can be expensive?) 2: Prescription sports glasses (can be expensive) 3: Ride with just wrap around sunglasses (means you wont see anything at a distance pot holes etc, presuming your are short sighted) 4: Your current glasses and peaked helmet or a cap
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Post by Radchenister on Aug 6, 2013 16:25:53 GMT
When I say I wear sunglasses, they're actually just photochromic normal prescription glasses. There have been a few threads about prescription sunglasses or alternatives, none of them that good and all pretty expensive. Don't like the idea of a cap Rad. Wouldn't that look even worse than a visor? Maybe just having a road helmet angled forward like you mention will be enough. Have to say my instincts are more along the lines of Whitestar1. The main reason I want a new helmet is because I'm thinking of joining a club. I normally ride with a friend but I did a guest ride with the club and riding in a group was really good - quite a few poseurs though. I don't make up 'The Rules' Fred - club riding is strictly TOC only and ex GB Triathlon Team buddies for me, very discerning I am ... actually, mad buddy wants me to go Cat 4 racing at Castle Combe next year, he's pushing me on, I think I'm too old but we'll see next year, need to drop probably a stone or two before we take that one seriously !
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2013 19:47:49 GMT
If you wear normal presciption sunglasses then don't you find yourself looking over the top of your rims? This is what made me ditch my presciption glasses, reactions lenses in my case, and go for proper prescription cycling glasses. think you have limited options. 1: Contacts and cycling glasses (can be expensive?) 2: Prescription sports glasses (can be expensive) 3: Ride with just wrap around sunglasses (means you wont see anything at a distance pot holes etc, presuming your are short sighted) 4: Your current glasses and peaked helmet or a cap Thanks for the input Bob. As you say, options are pretty limited. Yes, like you, I'm looking over the tops of my rims, but I don't fancy forking out more on a pair of prescription cycling/sports glasses than I paid for the bike. I like option 3 . I am indeed short sighted, and without my prescription glasses I can barely see my pedals! I guess it's back to option 4 with the peaked helmet.
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